While we're taught that Social Security is there for all Americans, this isn't the case for some workers. Specifically, federal employees have been impacted by The Windfall Elimination Provision and…
While Social Security saw a record increase in 2023, the payment amount could've been even higher. The record 8.7 percent boost amounted to an extra $140 on average for retirees.…
We've talked a lot about the 2023 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA), both in the months leading up to it and since it has taken effect. As NORA readers will recall, we've…
Now over a month into 2023, seniors have likely received their newly raised Social Security payments — but it's never too early to start thinking about the 2024 COLA. The…
Many people would say that education is one of the noblest professions of all — but then why are teachers struggling to get their Social Security benefits? Why is this…
Is the 2023 debt ceiling crisis the biggest risk to retirees? Social Security is either hanging on by a thread or seeing forward momentum — depending on who you ask.…
How Much Will Your Benefits Increase? With the Cost-of-Living-Adjustment (COLA) being officially announced, seniors are feeling excited that their Social Security benefits will rise. But how high of a boost…
Are Public Workers Being Shorted on Social Security? We here at NORA believe Social Security should be there for everyone who has paid in. But are public sector workers being…
Could Social Security Be Saved? The race to save Social Security is on — could this proposal be the solution? Many leaders are worried about funding shortfalls. With revenues down…
Will COLAs Help with Grocery Shopping? The 2023 Social Security COLA is coming soon, and seniors are ready for the extra dough! Speaking of dough, it calls to mind one…